Top Kagawa Prefecture Outdoor Activities

Start cycling in small island of Shikoku, and continue cycling on the Eastern Shore. Cycle through small villages in Kochi and wrap up your trip by cycling in world famous Shimanami Kaido's route. A chance to explore local areas, interact with the locals, view beautiful nature scenery, travel like a local in Shikoku.

By using e-bike, anyone can enjoy sightseeing more comfortably and easily because Teshima is a small island but has big mood swings.

A skilled captain who knows the Seto Inland Sea will take you around to three islands that are difficult for normal ships to reach. You will be guided by a former national park ranger, who is nationally qualified as a licensed interpreter. They will help you gain a deeper understanding of the nature and culture of the inland sea. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy the islands of the Seto Inland Sea, the only location selected in Japan by the NY Times for "52 Places to Go in 2019". On Honjima, which once flourished as an important base for shipbuilding and the navy, stroll through a historic town preserved for its traditional values. Enjoy a luxurious Japanese seafood lunch with freshly caught fish from the Seto Inland Sea. Have a mesmerizing tea break onboard, to admire the ever-changing Seto Seascape. Experience a special island tour guided by an eco-tour specialist and a captain who knows all about the Seto Inland Sea.

【OUTLINE】 Visit amazing locations for photography with a private taxi, including Takaya Shrine whose shrine gate is known as the "The Heavenly Shrine Gate", and Chichibuga-hama beach, dubbed as Japan's Uyuni Salt Flat because the water surface is mirror-like. It's a perfect opportunity for photo shooting for social media. Learn some techniques from the driver about where and how to shoot photos with high quality, which will be a perfect memory of your trip. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Your driver will give you some tips about photo shooting such as getting the best angle, poses etc. ・Enjoy the most spectacular scenery at the Seto Inland Sea, which you will remember for the rest of your life! ・As an option, we can arrange a professional photographer who will accompany and take photos for you. ・Please do not forget to take your garbage with you to protect the environment.

Enjoy the island vistas of the Seto Inland Sea, which was the only place selected by the NY Times for "52 Places to Go in 2019" on this half-day kayaking trip. ・Carefully guided by an experienced instructor, who has kayaked all over the world ・An easy to maneuver 2-person boat is used, so even beginners can participate safely ・Land on an uninhabited island only reachable via kayak, and go cave exploring, which can also be done on the water during high tide ・Take a tea break while enjoying snacks that make ample use of local Kagawa ingredients ・Trekking can be enjoyed on an uninhabited island. Along with the scenery of Setouchi, there are many highlights, for example, the site you can feel the remnants of the megalithic religion.

Learn about the food culture and the art of Teshima from a local. At the local cafe "Shima (Island) Kitchen", you will have the chance to interact with the local people and enjoy local food made with ingredients from the island. This is an ideal 1-day tour to enjoy the charm of the island. HIGHLIGHTS: Enjoy delicious locally grown food and interactions with the residents of the island. Gifts such as seasonal fruit is included. This one-day island tour allows you to enjoy the charm of Teshima that no one knows from an experienced guide who knows all about the island. Lunch at "Shima Kitchen" run by local people using full of local ingredients.

Steady steps, still air, and peace. Feel the timelessness of Japan by experiencing an ancient tradition. Located in the middle of the Seto Inland Sea lies Shikoku, famous for its thick noodles called udon, oranges, art, and a special circuit of 88 temples waiting to be discovered. Why not start uncovering authentic Japan by experiencing a part of this great trek? - Visit two temples, each with their own unique history and scenery - Enjoy hiking along the peaceful and beautiful Goshikidai Mountain range - If desired, experience the hike wearing traditional pilgrim attire

Takamatsu, located in the center of Kagawa Prefecture, is an area nature and modernity blend together. Takamatsu is also characterised by its food culture, and is famous for its udon noodles, so much so that it has come to be known as the "Udon Prefecture”. The three main attractions of the tour are Yashima, Ritsurin Garden, and Takamatsu Castle. The first you will visit is Yashima, an island resembling a roof floating on the Seto Inland Sea. From the top of the mountain, you can enjoy a spectacular view, combining nature and the beauty of the many surrounding islands. An elegant lunchtime will be held in Ritsurin Garden, a special scenic spot in Japan. Explore the beauty of the scenery step-by-step in a space where you will forget the passage of time. The tour concludes with a visit to Takamatsu Castle and Tamamo Park, grounds of one of the three largest water castles in Japan. Feeding sea bream is a unique experience that can only be enjoyed at these castle grounds near the sea.

The Shikoku Pilgrimage is 1,2000km long and it takes at least a few days to complete the whole route. This tour is suitable for those who would like to learn about the Buddhist pilgrimage quickly as we offer a 3.5-hour walking tour with an educated guide. Those who are not familiar with pilgrimage are also welcome! The guide will explain in an easy-to-understand manner the background of the Shikoku Pilgrimage and the reason why the culture is treasured. For lunch, we will have Kagawa's specialty, udon, at a popular local restaurant.

A course that runs from Shishima to Yeouido on a steamer that comes out from Sakuma Port. You can explore the small islands in Setouchi by taking full advantage of the folding performance. Move from Shijima to Yeouido by sea taxi! Run through the Seto Inland Sea with a chartered boat. Yeouido is hard to walk around, but it's not enough to bring a road bike, so it's a perfect island to go in Brompton. We recommend the stylish shop where you can enjoy a delicious seafood lunch with plenty of local ingredients facing the sea. There are also places to learn about the history of the Setouchi island, such as the Yeouido Marine Memorial Hall. It is an option to watch the sunset at Parents' Beach, which is now a popular spot, just by moving 10 minutes after returning to Kashiwajima.

This tour is a leisurely bicycle trip that combines British-made folding bicycle BROMPTON and public transportation, which is different from the usual cycling tour. Even if you are not a cyclist and you are not very confident in your physical fitness, the guide will support you so that you can take a tour without difficulty.

Traditionally, octopus have been caught by luring them into so called octopus pots. You will experience pulling up an octopus pot barrel and then cooking what you caught. We will sail out from the pier to the Inland Sea and head to the haul-out point. Return to the fishing port and observe the basic process of cooking an octopus (join in possible if desired), and then have lunch. We will use the traditional method of cooking octopus, called "ikijime," and receive an explanation on how to do that. Ikijime is a method of (humanely) destroying the spinal cord of fish so that the quality of their meat is maintained.

This tour is a leisurely bicycle trip that combines British-made folding bicycle BROMPTON and public transportation, which is different from the usual cycling tour. Even if you are not a cyclist and you are not very confident in your physical fitness, the guide will support you so that you can take a tour without difficulty.